CarVerify

Free Car Check

KS05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,325 miles

Sill and inner wheel arch and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,809 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 22 May 2013 35,890 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 27,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,703 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS05 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 SLK?

You can check the full history of KS05 SLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS05 SLK registered?

KS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is KS05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 SLK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 SLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KS05 SLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.